The IM7 monoclonal antibody binds to The IM7 antibody recognizes CD44, a ubiquitously expressed cell surface receptor which is important for extracellular matrix organization, cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion and migration. CD44 may be expressed in a number of different isoforms (splice variants) from the most typical or “standard” form, known as CD44s, to variants designated CD44v, e.g. CD44v1 or CD44v6. These receptors interact with several ligands, but most often associate with an extracellular matrix component hyaluronate, through which it mediates adhesion. The IM7 antibody may be used for detection of all isoforms of CD44, as it recognizes constant epitopes near the extracellular proximal domain.² The antibody was conjugated to a fluorophore and purified by chromatography.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Clone:       IM7

Reactivity:    Human, Mouse, Baboon, Chimpanzee, Cynomolgus, Rhesus, Horse, Cow, Pig, Dog, Cat

Format:          cFluor^® R720*

Isotype:             Rat IgG2b, κ

Tested Dilution:  5 μL / test

Application:        Flow Cytometry

Storage:               2-8°C and protected from Light. Do not freeze

Formulation:       Phosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide and 0.2% BSA (Origin USA)

Data Sheets:       TDS SDS

RECOMMENDED USAGE 

Each lot of this antibody is quality control tested using flow cytometric analysis. For flow cytometric staining, the suggested use of this reagent is 5 µL per 1 million cells in a staining volume of 100 µL. If whole blood is analyzed, then use 5 µL per 100 µL. It is recommended that users titrate the antibody to obtain the optimal result for their specific application.

Please briefly centrifuge the reagent vial before use.

Use appropriate personal protective equipment per the product safety data sheet when using this product.

REFERENCES

1. Lee L-F, Logronio K, Tu GH, Zhai W, Ni I, Mei L, Dilley J, Yu J, et al. 2012. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 10.1073.
2. Xu H, Manivannan A, Liversidge J, Sharp PF, Forrester JV, and Crane IJ. 2002. J. Leukoc. Biol. 72:1133-1141.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

*cFluor^® R720 is equivalent to CF^®700 manufactured and provided by Biotium, Inc. under an Agreement between Biotium and Cytek (LICENSEE). The manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, or import of the product is covered by one or more of the patents or pending applications owned or licensed by Biotium. The purchase of this product includes a limited, non-transferable immunity from suit under the foregoing patent claims for using only this amount of product for the purchaser’s own internal research. No right under any other patent claim, no right to perform any patented method, and no right to perform commercial services of any kind, including without limitation reporting the results of purchaser's activities for a fee or other commercial consideration, is conveyed expressly, by implication, or by estoppel.